Messianic Torah Observant Israel
1,070 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsMTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel) is the teaching ministry of Rabbi Steve Berkson. Based in Cleveland, TN, MTOI is international ministry that it has affiliated congregations, as well as individuals, globally that are supplied daily with teachings, guidance and support for their faith-walk.
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YMTOI Parsha Pearls 11.1 Vayigash "I Am Yoseph, is My Father Still Alive?"
December 31, 2017 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.62 MBSong for Vayigash
Covenant Community 101: Tithing: Appreciating Blessings - Part 1
December 27, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBWhat is “tithing”? What does the word ‘tithe’ even mean? What are we supposed to “tithe”? Who gets this “tithe”? Now, before you get the idea that this teaching is a covert fundraising effort, know that this teaching is for you, for your benefit, and for you to know that the Creator has your good in mind when he instructs you to give, what you should give and to whom you should give. Rabbi Steve Berkson exhorts us that all obedience brings blessing. When you are obedient in your giv...
Covenant Community 101: Endure and Receive the Crown of Life - Part 8 “Receiving The Crown”
December 20, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBConcluding this series, “Endure and Receive the Crown of Life”, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings verse after verse, multiple witnesses, the different authors all saying the same thing, that through suffering and enduring the trials that come along, holding fast to our faith, showing ourselves as trustworthy servants, we will receive the Crown of Life. Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_with_us/learn_with_us.shtml Are You Saved? Love and Torah Do You Know the Fathe...
Covenant Community 101: Endure and Receive the Crown of Life - Part 7 “Receiving The Crown”
December 13, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBDid you know that our faith walk has been compared to a sporting event? That one who would endeavor to win has to play by the “rules” or else be disqualified. What would you do to win the greatest prize ever offered? What is that prize? Rabbi Steve Berkson starts us in 1 Corinthians 9:24 where this comparison is made and to teach us about the incorruptible prize that can be ours. Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_with_us/learn_with_us.shtml Are You Saved? M...
Covenant Community 101: Endure and Receive the Crown of Life - Part 6 “Proved”
December 06, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBStarting off with a powerful verse from 2 Corinthians 10:18, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues what he started in the last teaching on the third topic from James 1:12 of being “proved” or tested through trials. Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_with_us/learn_with_us.shtml Well Done, Good & Trustworthy Servant Understanding the Ruach/Spirit The Pursuit of Righteousness Whose Eyes are You Right In? The Fear of Yahweh Don't miss out on new teachings every week. Yo...
Covenant Community 101: Endure and Receive the Crown of Life - Part 5 “Why Endure”
November 29, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBWhy endure? One reason is that through the enduring process, you have the opportunity to walk as the Messiah Yeshua walked. Isn’t that something that is required of us? To continue showing us where endurance is talked about, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to Luke 21 where in verse 19 we see Yeshua telling His disciples that they will “possess your lives by your endurance!” Then Rabbi Steve moves into “how do we endure?” Taking us to Matthew 23 he explains the Parable of the Sower from...
Covenant Community 101: Endure and Receive the Crown of Life - Part 4 “Why Endure”
November 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBContinuing in the theme of “Why Endure?”, Rabbi Steve Berkson ponders if a human being can live without limitations. If we can do all things through Messiah who strengthens us, where are the limitations? Who imposed them? Rabbi Steve takes us first to James 5 where we see the duty we have been given to “establish your heart” in order to patiently endure and wait for the plan of Yahweh to play out. In James 1 we see that the writer has completely lost his mind when he says to “count ...
Covenant Community 101: Endure and Receive the Crown of Life - Part 3 “Why Endure”
November 15, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBYeshua said to his disciples, “But he who shall have endured to the end shall be saved.” What? So, saying the “sinner’s prayer” or taking the “Romans Road”, isn’t that how “salvation” is achieved? What does Yeshua mean by “endured to the end”? What end? Endure what? Rabbi Steve Berkson clarifies what it means to have endurance in regards to your faith. Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_with_us/learn_with_us.shtml Are You Saved? Cling, Cleave, Hold Fast Learn...
Covenant Community 101: Endure and Receive the Crown of Life - Part 2 “Blessed is the Man”
November 08, 2017 00:00 - 53 minutes - 39.8 MBWho is the person that will receive the “Crown of Life”? What does he/she look like? Continuing on the idea of “Blessed is the Man”, as it says in James (Ya’akov) 1:12, Rabbi Steve Berkson begins by having us look into Psalm 94 where we see that discipline connected to instruction in Torah is a part of the process of receiving the Crown of Life. Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_with_us/learn_with_us.shtml The Heart of the Matter The Fear of Yahweh The Sea...
Covenant Community 101: Endure and Receive the Crown of Life - Part 1 “Blessed is the Man”
November 01, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWho doesn’t want to be called blessed? How do you get to that place of “blessed”? In this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson begins to break down James 1:12 and the idea of “Blessed is the Man”. Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_with_us/learn_with_us.shtml Well Done, Good and Trustworthy Servant The Pursuit of Righteousness Let Me Not Be Ashamed The Fear of Yahweh Are You Listening? The Heart of the Matter Don't miss out on new teachings every week. You are wel...
Are You Listening?
October 25, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThere is a day of judgment coming. Are you ready to stand before the Judge of all? According to what will you be judged? What are “the Books” that will be opened at the Judgment? What kind of people should we be knowing that this event is just ahead of us? Rabbi Steve Berkson asks the question, “Are You Listening?” He takes us to Deuteronomy chapter 4 to show the example of Moses exhorting the people just before they go into the Promised Land saying “And now, O Yisra’ĕl, listen to th...
Covenant Community 101: Shabbat - Part 3 “Conclusion”
October 05, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBWhere do we see in the scriptures examples of what to do or not do on Shabbat? Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us into some to the fine points regarding our behavior on Shabbat. He also gives us his favorite two verses that can be used to make a decision on anything that you may or may not do on Shabbat. Is Isaiah 58 only referring to Yom Kippur? Rabbi Steve gives us his thoughts. How about Colossians 2:16–those who would judge you regarding the Sabbath? Rabbi Steve clarifies what this pas...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls - 54 V'zot HaBerachah "Oh Say Shalom to Mosheh"
October 01, 2017 00:00 - 49 seconds - 594 KBSong for V'zot HaBerachah
YMTOI Parsha Pearls - 54 V'zot HaBerachah "Torah Tzevah Lanu Mosheh"
October 01, 2017 00:00 - 59 seconds - 706 KBSong for V'zot HaBerachah
YMTOI Parsha Pearls - 54.1 V'zot HaBracha "Chazak, Chazak, V'nit Chazek"
October 01, 2017 00:00 - 47 seconds - 579 KBSong for V'zot HaBracha
YMTOI Parsha Pearls - 54.1 V'zot HaBracha "Oh Say Shalom to Mosheh"
October 01, 2017 00:00 - 49 seconds - 594 KBSong for V'zot HaBracha
YMTOI Parsha Pearls - 54.1 V'zot HaBracha "Torah Tzevah Lanu Mosheh"
October 01, 2017 00:00 - 58 seconds - 706 KBSong for V'zot HaBracha
YMTOI Parsha Pearls - 54 V'zot HaBerachah "Chazak, Chazak, V'nit Chazek"
October 01, 2017 00:00 - 48 seconds - 579 KBSong for V'zot HaBerachah
Covenant Community 101: Shabbat - Part 2 “How?”
September 27, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBWhat does it mean to “desecrate” or “profane” something? What is considered “work”? Did the Creator do something special to the Shabbat when He blessed it? Should we stay at home on Shabbat or meet together? Rabbi Steve Berkson addresses these questions and more as he gets into the “nuts and bolts” of how to observe the Sabbath (Shabbat). Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_with_us/learn_with_us.shtml The Fear of Yahweh Don't miss out on new teachings every ...
Covenant Community 101: Shabbat - Part 1 - What & Why
September 20, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBDo you know and understand Shabbat (Sabbath)? Does Shabbat really apply to the people of today? Is Shabbat just “that Jewish thing?” When the word ‘forever’ or ‘perpetual’ is attached to Shabbat, does it really mean to the end of time and beyond? Rabbi Steve Berkson wants to start this multi-part teaching about this most critical observance by helping you find your motivation for keeping the Shabbat. Without the proper understanding of why, just knowing the mechanics really won’t ta...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 53 Ha'azinu "Mosheh's Song"
September 17, 2017 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBSong for Ha'azinu
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 53.1 Ha'azinu "Mosheh's Song"
September 17, 2017 00:00 - 3 minutes - 1.9 MBSong for Ha'azinu
Covenant Community 101: Making the Calendar Decision
September 13, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWhat is the “biblical calendar”? Who has the authority to say so? At this point in time does anyone really know? This teaching is not intended to proclaim a “correct” calendar, but rather how the decision was made concerning the biblical calendar issue that would provide a shalom-filled solution to the Body of Messiah. Rabbi Steve Berkson says it was a “wilderness-wisdom decision”. Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_with_us/learn_with_us.shtml CC101: Discover...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 51/52 Nitzavim/Vayelech "I Choose Life"
September 10, 2017 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBSong for Nitzavim/Vayelech
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 51.1/52.1 Nitzavim/Vayeilech "I Choose Life"
September 10, 2017 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBSong for Nitzavim/Vayeilech
Covenant Community 101: Unity & Division in the Body of Messiah - Part 8
September 06, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBWith the absence of division, unity is revealed. This teaching focuses on how we should treat each other as the Body of Messiah. Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us first to Matthew 5:43 where we see Yeshua teaching to love not only each other, but also those who may be considered an enemy in some way, blessing those who curse and doing good to those who would spitefully use us. In doing so we would become children of our heavenly Father. Don't miss out on new teachings every week. You are ...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 50.1 Ki Tavo "Hayom Hazeh"
September 03, 2017 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBSong for Ki Tavo
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 50 Ki Tavo "Hayom Hazeh"
September 03, 2017 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBSong for Ki Tavo
Covenant Community 101: Unity & Division in the Body of Messiah - Part 7 - Solutions
August 31, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn the first part of this video we heard the Body speak out about the issues plaguing the unification of the Body of Messiah. Here in part two Rabbi Steve Berkson asks the questions, "What's missing? Why have these problems not been fixed yet? Listen to the interesting reasons that bring an answer to these questions along with Rabbi Steve's wrap up as he connects everything together. Don't miss out on new teachings every week. You are welcome to post your comments and please click on...
Covenant Community 101: Unity & Division in the Body of Messiah - Part 7 - Problems
August 30, 2017 00:00 - 50 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this the first of two parts, straight from the mouths of those in the Body of Messiah comes a lively discussion about some of the problems that may be prohibiting the unity in the Body that is so greatly desired. Rabbi Steve Berkson moderates this forum of ideas, encouraging the attendees, both in-person and online with the livestream, to not withhold any of their thoughts on the matter. Part two will delve into what could be some solutions that would start to dissolve some of the...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 49.1 Ki Teitzei "Be Fair and Show You Care"
August 27, 2017 00:00 - 28 seconds - 352 KBSong for Ki Teitzei
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 49 Ki Teitzei "Be Fair and Show You Care"
August 27, 2017 00:00 - 29 seconds - 352 KBSong for Ki Teitzei
Covenant Community 101: Unity & Division in the Body of Messiah - Part 6
August 23, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWhat is this “yoking” thing about? We see Yeshua telling His followers to take His yoke, we see Paul talk about not being unequally yoked. In this lesson Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches about taking on the yoke–what it meant then and what it means now, and why it is vitally important for you to understand how it relates to unity in the Body. You will also learn that not all divisions are bad. Some divisions are from Yahweh. Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_wit...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 48.1 Shoftim "David Melek Yisra'el"
August 20, 2017 00:00 - 21 seconds - 263 KBSong for Shoftim
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 48 Shoftim "David Melek Yisra'el"
August 20, 2017 00:00 - 21 seconds - 263 KBSong for Shoftim
Covenant Community 101: Unity & Division in the Body of Messiah - Part 5
August 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBUnity and Division in the Body of Messiah is directly connected to believers growing and walking in maturity. What are the signs of maturity? Of immaturity? What is the “implanted word”? Rabbi Steve Berkson expounds on Deuteronomy chapter 8 and Philippians chapter 2 a bit more than usual in this teaching, helping you understand the steps that will lead to unity according to Abba. Don't miss out on new teachings every week. You are welcome to post your comments and please click on th...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 47 Re'eh "Rejoice, O Daughter of Zion
August 13, 2017 00:00 - 57 seconds - 680 KBSong for Re'eh
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 47.1 Re'eh "Rejoice, O Daughter of Zion
August 13, 2017 00:00 - 56 seconds - 680 KBSong for Re'eh
Keeping Faith with Rabbi Tom Mitchell
August 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBDo you know someone who has “jumped ship” when it comes to their faith? What is it going to take for us to become one? Rabbi Tom Mitchell teaches and discusses the various “groups” within the Messianic community – the different beliefs on various subjects and how those divide, cause strife and can end up for some to leave the faith completely – as well as how we can become one in Messiah. Don't miss out on new teachings every week. You are welcome to post your comments and please cl...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 46.1 Eikev "There are Seven Species in Eretz Yisra'el"
August 06, 2017 00:00 - 38 seconds - 465 KBSong for Eikev
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 46.1 Eikev "The Seven Species"
August 06, 2017 00:00 - 40 seconds - 486 KBSong 2 for Eikev
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 46 Eikev "There are Seven Species in Eretz Yisra'el"
August 06, 2017 00:00 - 39 seconds - 465 KBSong for Eikev
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 46 Eikev "The Seven Species"
August 06, 2017 00:00 - 40 seconds - 486 KBSong 2 for Eikev
Covenant Community 101: Unity & Division in the Body of Messiah - Part 4
August 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBAre you the kind of person that God would want to live with forever? Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to the book of James (Ya’akov) to help us understand what it would take to be that kind of person. Why do we have trouble in this life? Why does being Torah observant seem difficult? What could possibly be the reason to be joyful when we go through stressful and difficult times. What does ‘submission’ look like? How does “submission” relate to Unity and Division? “Stability is being i...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 45.1 Va'etchanan "Shema Yisra'el"
July 30, 2017 00:00 - 25 seconds - 306 KBSong for Va'etchanan
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 45 Va'etchanan "Shema Yisra'el"
July 30, 2017 00:00 - 25 seconds - 306 KBSong for Va'etchanan
Covenant Community 101: Unity & Division in the Body of Messiah - Part 3
July 26, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThere are six things that Yahweh hates, seven that are an abomination to Him – the seventh being he who sows discord among brothers. The elimination of strife and division are vitally important to our Father. Are you the kind of person that Yahweh would want to spend eternity with? What are some of the things that could keep you out of The Kingdom? Do you quarrel? Are you a passionate person? Is that a good thing, or bad? Are your passions running amuck? Rabbi Steve Berkson talks to ...
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 44.1 Devarim "The Devarim Song"
July 23, 2017 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBSong for Devarim
YMTOI Parsha Pearls 44 Devarim "The Devarim Song"
July 23, 2017 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBSong for Devarim
Covenant Community 101: Unity & Division in the Body of Messiah - Part 2
July 19, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBWhat does it mean to deceive ourselves? Are you anti-semitic? How does Abba use strivings and contention? How is unity affected by emotional immaturity? In part 1 of Unity & Division in the Body we learned that the prayer and desire of Yeshua Messiah was that His followers would become one, then and now. (John 17:20-23) In this teaching, part 2, Rabbi Steve Berkson begins by taking us to the writings of the apostle Paul, 1 Cor 1, as we see that there were strivings and divisions goin...